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Jobs for the Future Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 061164568  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Jobs for the Future Inc has awarded $70.1M across 721 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Burning Glass Institute. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$44.4M
Total assets
721
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jobs for the Future Inc funds

Jobs for the Future Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jobs for the Future Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Burning Glass Institute
TO SUPPORT 6-WALMART SKILLS FIRST-VALUE INFRASTRUCTURE
Cynwyd, PA$1.1M2024
Edx Boot Camps LLC
TO SUPPORT TRUIST BUILDING DIGITAL SKILLS TO CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH EDX BOOT CAMPS
Lanham, MD$948K2024
Denver Public Schools
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNS INITIATIVE
Denver, CO$947K2017
The University of Texas at Austin Dba the Charles a Dana Center
FY18 EDUCATION INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (EIR) PROGRAM PROJECT
Austin, TX$813K2023
Edx LLC
TO SUPPORT KOCH FOUNDATION & EDX MICROBACHELORS PROGRAM PHASE 2.2
Lanham, MD$800K2024
The University of Texas at Austin
TO SUPPORT FY18 EDUCATION INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (EIR) PROGRAM
Austin, TX$697K2024
General Assembly Space Inc
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMAND SIDE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
New York, NY$621K2018
Turning Basin Labs Co-op Inc
RWJF INCREASING WORKERS VOICE PROJECT
Oakland, CA$610K2023
Keystone Development Partnership
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE SECTOR WORK INITIATIVE
Philadelphia, PA$608K2020
Inland Empire United Way
TO SUPPORT LINKED LEARNING INITIATIVE
Rancho Cucamonga, CA$600K2017
Per Scholas
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMAND SIDE ENGAGEMETN INITIATIVE
Bronx, NY$599K2019
Per Scholas
To support participation in the Demand Side Engagemetn Initiative
Bronx, NY$599K2019
Per Scholas
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMAND SIDE ENGAGEMETN INITIATIVE
Bronx, NY$576K2018
General Assembly Space Inc
To support participation in the Demand Side Engagement Initiative
New York, NY$567K2019
General Assembly Space Inc
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMAND SIDE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
New York, NY$567K2019

Jobs for the Future Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$12.6M
2018$6.4M
2019$12.8M
2020$5.9M
2022$8.1M
2023$12.3M
2024$12.1M

How to apply for funding from Jobs for the Future Inc

Jobs for the Future Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at jff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Jobs for the Future Inc

Does Jobs for the Future Inc accept grant applications?
Jobs for the Future Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jobs for the Future Inc fund?
Jobs for the Future Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Burning Glass Institute, Edx Boot Camps LLC, Denver Public Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jobs for the Future Inc give in grants?
Jobs for the Future Inc reported $4.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $70.1M over 721 grants.
Where is Jobs for the Future Inc located?
Jobs for the Future Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061164568.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jobs for the Future Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jobs for the Future Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.